2005 Ford Expedition vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Ford Expedition. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Ford Expedition would be higher. At 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford Expedition is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford Expedition (300 HP) has 72 more horse power than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (228 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford Expedition should accelerate faster than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 762 kg more than 2005 Ford Expedition.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Ford Expedition (495 Nm) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (345 Nm). This means 2005 Ford Expedition will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Ford Expedition | 2007 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
| Make | Ford | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Expedition | Viano |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 3723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 228 HP |
| Torque | 495 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1298 kg | 2060 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 12.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 75 L |
